Lee Jung Jae and the Squid Game team won big at the 2022 Emmy Awards. However, after returning from the United States, the South Korean actor was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19. The news was conveyed by Artist Company as Lee Jung Jae's management.
The actor tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing a PCR test after returning from the United States. "According to health protocols, actor Lee Jung Jae underwent a PCR test after returning to Korea on September 18, 2022. The test results were positive," said Artist Company. Lee Jung Jae also had to suspend all activities and undergo self-isolation.
Management promises to do their best for the actor's recovery. "Actor Lee Jung Jae has suspended all activities. He is undergoing self-isolation in accordance with government and medical advice," he explained. "Our management will adhere to health protocols and do their best to help Lee Jung Jae's recovery. We will prioritize the health of our artists," concluded Artist Company.
Meanwhile, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jung Jae's colleague who was on the same flight, as well as other Squid Game stars such as Park Hae Soo and Jung Ho Yeon who were also on the same plane, tested negative for COVID-19. Lee Jung Jae returned from the United States to attend the 2022 Emmy Awards on September 18, 2022.
He became the first Asian actor in history to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards. Squid Game itself broke the record by bringing home 6 trophies from 14 categories that were nominated. They brought home the trophy Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program,
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series for Hwang Dong Hyuk, Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series for Lee You Mi, Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode, and Outstanding Stunt Performance.
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